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Inspiration

The Bright Future of Meetings and Events

The best way to create the future of events is to create it. Skift Meetings met with several forward-thinking industry leaders to discuss innovation in events and share insights into making their visions a reality.

Refugio Garcia | 7 months ago

Inspiration

Meow Wolf’s Immersive Art Worlds Redefine Corporate Events

In an era where corporate events can be as predictable as the morning commute, Meow Wolf offers something different.

Miguel Neves | 7 months ago

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Event Design

200 Fresh Event Catering Ideas

Attendees want amazing Instagram-worthy food displays AND exquisite tastes. This article will help you master both areas with 200 ideas to get them talking, sharing, and eating.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 7 months ago

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Inspiration

What do Taylor Swift and Event Planning Have in Common?

Taylor Swift and her blockbuster Eras Tour offer event professionals valuable insights into community, inclusivity, engagement, and much more.

Andrea Doyle | 7 months ago

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Inspiration

Trade Show Booths: 100 Best Ideas

Boring trade show booths don’t attract visitors and they certainly don’t help sales. But coming up with new and exciting ideas is costly and time-consuming. Or is it?

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 7 months ago

Two sets of people sit at round tables, all of them engaged in deep conversations. Just behind them is a large window facing out onto the ocean with an uninterrupted view of the water and the horizon. Intentional meetings should consider the type of setting that will be most conducive to meaningful networking.

Destinations

5 Ways To Design Intentional Meetings That Put People & The Planet First

Intentional meeting design has emerged as a growing trend since the pandemic changed everything about our industry. Here are five areas where meeting planners can apply intentionality to build better, more meaningful events.

Visit Seattle + Skift Meetings | 8 months ago

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Event Design

What’s In and What’s Out for Meetings in 2024

Here’s a look at meeting planning trends that have passed and those that are being embraced with the arrival of a new year.

Refugio Garcia | 8 months ago

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Destinations

The Latest Best Practices for Outdoor Activities and Events

Outdoor activities and events are more popular than ever, but this means more pressure to avoid the pitfalls that can come with large crowds. Safety and sustainability are paramount. Here are three best practices to ensure a foolproof checklist for outdoor activities.

Arizona Office of Tourism + Skift Meetings | 8 months ago

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Destinations

3 Ways to Take Incentive Travel From Transactional to Transformational

Today’s incentive travelers want more than just a free trip — they demand deep, meaningful experiences that are good for the planet and food for the soul. Here are three ways incentive destinations can help travelers connect not just with each other but also with their purpose and place in the world.

Tourism New Zealand + Skift Meetings | 8 months ago

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The Most Read Skift Meetings Articles of 2023

Dull moments in the events industry were few and far between in 2023 with a news cycle that kept meetings professionals on their toes. We’ve rounded up the top articles published by Skift Meetings over the last year.

Refugio Garcia | 9 months ago